Newsgroups: comp.binaries.ibm.pc
Subject: v11i015: tr3-9, remote PC operation
Summary: Operate one PC from another.
Keywords: remote, util, shareware
Message-ID: <3501@sixhub.UUCP>
Date: 25 Mar 91 00:02:51 GMT
Sender: davidsen@sixhub.UUCP
Followup-To: comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d
Posting-number: Volume 11, Issue 015
Submitted-by: doug@giaea.cc.gi.oz.au
Archive-name: tr3-9


Summary: Remote control/surveillance of one PC from another

This is a program that will allow you to operate a PC from a distance (via
modems etc). We use it to do things like the system administration of our
Novell LAN after hours from home. Others use it to provide software
consultation to widely distributed clients without the need to physically
visit the sites.

TeleReplica version 1.2 was released to c.b.i.p several months ago, and since
then I have received quite a few suggestions for improvements (both general
and also specific changes to allow TR to be used in new applications that had
not even occurred to me when I wrote the program!). Many of these suggestions
have now been implemented, and I think the current version is enough of an
improvement to justify this further posting.

Changes to the previous version include:
    - shareware registration reduced to $25.00
    - TR is "DESQview-Aware"
    - TRHOSTIN can uninstall TRHOST
    - support for hardware (CTS/RTS) and software flow control
    - support for packet network links
    - support for COM3, COM4 and custom ports
    - improved detection that TeleReplica is already loaded
    - cleaner display refresh following file transfers
    - support for direct PC-PC connections with no modem
    - better handling of high baud rates (with a direct line I have used
      38400 bps with no problems (20MHz 80386 probably helps here!)
    - DOS prompt changed while shelled out of TR
    - file transfers preserve file date and time
    - support for connecting two PCs via a common mini-computer link
    - support for unattended hosts, including call-back
    - slightly simplified installation procedure (still a long way to go
      here!)
    - documentation includes detailed examples of TR/TRHOST installation
      for five common concrete applications, rather than just general
      instructions

Any queries or suggestions should be directed to:
    doug@giaea.oz.au